repellency

After having carefully removed the forest floor above the mineral soil, the 5 m area selected was divided into 5 x 5 cm squares to measure the spatial variability of microtopography and superficial water repellency.

The research group found that using a dryer sheet instead of a liquid fabric softener provides a compromise where color is better maintained and stain repellency is only slightly reduced.

Human and animal tests have yet to be conducted, but the researchers believe their results are directly relevant to repellency on items such as clothing and tents.